Marathon training is going great!
9/22/10 - 8 miles in Montclair, NJ
9/25/10 17 miles in Summit, NJ
9/29/10 - 8 miles in Montclair, NJ
Eating lots of pasta and potatos. Drinking lots of water. Trying to stay injury free. I need to stretch a lot more before and after running. Staten Island Half-Marathon is coming up in 2 weeks!
I encourage people to attend the race on 11/7. It's going to be awesome. 40,000 runners w/ thousands of people cheering them on all through New York City. We can coordinate meeting up in New York and what mile marker I can look for you. Our charity team, Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) will have a cheering section at Mile 18 for our team members. I will give you more information as it becomes available and as we approach race day.
Thank you to all who have donated! If you have not please do so. I will be grateful. I am working extremely hard. Blood cancer research is a great cause!
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
18 Miles 2010 ING Marathon Tune Up
The weather was great for this 18 mile race on Saturday 9/19 sponsored by the New York Road Runners club in Central Park, New York City. The atmosphere was totally positive as over 5,000 people ran, many in preparation for the NYC Marathon on 11/7.
My knees were sore from running 16 miles on 9/11, 5 miles on 9/13 and 8 miles on
9/15. I slept the night before the race w/ my right knee on ice. During the race, however, I felt great and ran 8:09 per mile for 18 miles. I finished in 2:26:25. I finished strong and kept a good pace on the hills. I certainly have respect for the distance and know 18 miles and 20 miles is a huge difference from 26.2.
Here on out I will be focusing on completing my fund drive total of $2,500.
Thank you so much to everyone who has donated to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation in my name. If you have not donated please dig deep and do so. Blood cancer research is a great cause. I am privileged to run for this team. I am dedicated to the cause and dedicated to doing my best on 11/7.
My knees were sore from running 16 miles on 9/11, 5 miles on 9/13 and 8 miles on
9/15. I slept the night before the race w/ my right knee on ice. During the race, however, I felt great and ran 8:09 per mile for 18 miles. I finished in 2:26:25. I finished strong and kept a good pace on the hills. I certainly have respect for the distance and know 18 miles and 20 miles is a huge difference from 26.2.
Here on out I will be focusing on completing my fund drive total of $2,500.
Thank you so much to everyone who has donated to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation in my name. If you have not donated please dig deep and do so. Blood cancer research is a great cause. I am privileged to run for this team. I am dedicated to the cause and dedicated to doing my best on 11/7.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Preparing For Long Distance Tune Up Run
Training has continued as scheduled. I must eat enough carbohydrates and drink fluids before each long distance run. Equally important is sufficient rest the night before. Otherwise the run is so difficult that the purpose is defeated. I must solicit more donations! Please help me out folks. I am running for the best of causes and working extremely hard. On 9/19/10 is the 18 Mile Long Distance Tune Up Run w/ the New York Road Runners in Central Park. Here I will meet other members of the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation marathon team.
9/3/10 - 11 miles in Summit, NJ & Berekely Heights.
9/6/10 - 16 miles in Summit, NJ, Berkeley Heights & Gillette.
9/8/10 - 8 miles in Montclair, NJ.
9/11/10 - 16 miles in Summit, NJ, Berkeley Heights & Gillette.
9/3/10 - 11 miles in Summit, NJ & Berekely Heights.
9/6/10 - 16 miles in Summit, NJ, Berkeley Heights & Gillette.
9/8/10 - 8 miles in Montclair, NJ.
9/11/10 - 16 miles in Summit, NJ, Berkeley Heights & Gillette.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
The Beat Goes On
I combine strength conditioning w/ my marathon training. At least 1 day a week I hit the gym. It feels good physically and psychologically to be strong on the road when putting in the miles. And I understand it prevents injury.
Today I am still tight and a little stiff after the 20 mile run last Saturday. I was not winded on Saturday as much as my joints and muscles started to fail me as mile 20 approached. Fighting through this fatigue will be a challenge.
8/25/10 Ran the staple Montclair loop around the Cedar Knolls Reservior and back up Highland Ave.
9/1/10 Did the same run as described above. I tried a new pair of nike running shoes which I found to be lighter but w/o as much cushion as the asics I have been using. I may use the nikes for short hill climbing runs but I could feel the pounding on my feet. The asics are excellent.
Today I am still tight and a little stiff after the 20 mile run last Saturday. I was not winded on Saturday as much as my joints and muscles started to fail me as mile 20 approached. Fighting through this fatigue will be a challenge.
8/25/10 Ran the staple Montclair loop around the Cedar Knolls Reservior and back up Highland Ave.
9/1/10 Did the same run as described above. I tried a new pair of nike running shoes which I found to be lighter but w/o as much cushion as the asics I have been using. I may use the nikes for short hill climbing runs but I could feel the pounding on my feet. The asics are excellent.
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